Borage – Borago Officinalis L. – Star Flower
Parts Used – Leaves
Plaentary Influced – Jupiter
Day of the Week – Thursday
Borage is native to the Mediterranean. It attracts bees and is easily grown. Historically Borage was used to enhance bravery and courage.
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Properties
Borage is rich in gamma linoleic acid (GLA) which is an omega-6 fatty acid that has been shown to decrease inflammation.
Uses
- Anti-inflammatory: Borage may decrease age related inflammation markers. It is good for conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis.
- Asthma: Borage’s anti-inflammatory properties may decrease inflammation and open airways.
- Skin Health: Used topically, Borage can relieve atopic dermatitis (a type of eczema) by relieving itching and redness and help with wound healing.
- Flus, Colds & Cough: Borage can assist with symptoms of flus, colds, and act as a cough remedy.
- Supports Adrenals
- Depression
Pricing
$29 per one ounce bottle
Recommended Use
Start once a day with 2-3 drops on the back of the left hand, dissolved in water, or under the tongue.
*Warnings & Possible Side Effects
For skin health use topically. Do a patch test.
Avoid excessive consumption.
When taken internally Borage may cause mild side effects including gas, bloating & indigestion.
In rare cases borage has been shown to cause seizures.
Not for use in people with liver problems.
Do not take during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
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Not all of the uses listed above have been subject to modern clinical studies and are for research purposes only